Cisco CBS350-8P-E-2G-UK 8-Port PoE Managed Switch

Description

The Cisco CBS350-8P-E-2G-UK is an 8-port Gigabit PoE+ managed switch from the Cisco Business 350 Series, designed for small businesses (SMBs) that need advanced networking, security, and Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities in a compact form factor.

Key Specifications:

• Ports:
  • 8× 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • 2× 1G SFP uplink ports for fiber connections
• PoE Support: ✅ Yes, PoE+ (802.3af/802.3at)
  • PoE Power Budget: 67W total (sufficient for IP cameras, access points, and VoIP phones)
• Switch Type: Fully Managed (Layer 2 & Layer 3)
• Switching Capacity: 20 Gbps
• MAC Address Table: 8K entries
• Layer 3 Capabilities: Static routing, IPv4/IPv6 routing, VLANs, QoS, and security features
• Management Options:
  • Web-based GUI
  • Command Line Interface (CLI)
  • SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
  • Cisco Business Dashboard for centralized monitoring
• Energy Efficiency: Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE, 802.3az)
• Build Quality: Compact, fanless, and silent metal chassis (desktop or wall-mountable)

Key Features:

✔ PoE+ Support (67W): Provides up to 30W per port, suitable for IP cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP phones.
✔ 2× 1G SFP Uplink Ports: Allows fiber connectivity for long-distance networking and linking to core switches.
✔ Advanced Layer 3 Features: Static routing, VLANs, IPv4/IPv6 support, and more for efficient network segmentation.
✔ Silent, Fanless Design: Ideal for small offices and noise-sensitive environments.
✔ High-Speed Switching (20 Gbps): Ensures fast and reliable network performance.
✔ Robust Security: 802.1X authentication, ACLs, port security, DHCP snooping to prevent unauthorized access.
✔ Quality of Service (QoS): Prioritizes critical applications such as VoIP, video conferencing, and cloud services.
✔ Easy Management: Manage using web GUI, CLI, SNMP, or Cisco Business Dashboard.

Use Cases:

✅ Small Office Networks (ideal for SMBs, retail shops, and branch offices)
✅ VoIP and IP Surveillance Systems (powering IP phones, security cameras)
✅ Wireless Network Expansion (PoE-powered access points for seamless WiFi coverage)
✅ VLAN Segmentation (for better network organization and security)
✅ Cost-Effective, High-Performance Network Expansion